Nameless

Nameless is an English adjective meaning without a name or not identified by name. It is used to describe persons, places, or things whose names are unknown, intentionally withheld, or not publicly disclosed. Beyond grammar, Nameless also functions as a proper noun in various cultural contexts: as a title for creative works, or as the name of a character. In cultural usage, the term is often chosen to evoke anonymity, universality, or mystery.

Etymology: The adjective is formed from the noun name and the suffix -less, a combination that traces back to the historical development of English.

In popular culture, Nameless appears as a title or character name in various media. A well-known example is The Nameless One, the central figure in Planescape: Torment, a 1999 role-playing game celebrated for its narrative depth. The phrase is also used as the title of films, novels, and songs by different creators, typically to emphasize themes of identity, memory, secrecy, or otherness. Because many unrelated works share the same title, context is needed to determine a specific reference.

See also: anonymity, unnamed, namelessness.